Punjab approves major road infrastructure projects under CM Maryam Nawaz

A high-level meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed ongoing and proposed road infrastructure projects across the province and approved several major development schemes aimed at improving connectivity and transport facilities.

During the meeting, officials were directed to ensure the timely and high-quality completion of the Multan–Vehari Road project, which was described as the province’s first “dust-free road.” Authorities briefed the chief minister that the road’s base and sub-base work has been completed, while asphalt paving is progressing rapidly.

The meeting also approved the SL-IV Lahore Ring Road project, along with in-principle approval of different phases of the Sialkot Ring Road. Under the plan, the ring road will connect Wazirabad Road to the Sialkot–Pasrur Road, improving regional mobility and trade access.

In addition, a proposed Thal Expressway project was presented, aimed at linking Bhakkar, Layyah, and surrounding regions with the M-4 motorway to enhance inter-district connectivity and economic activity. A briefing on the Rawalpindi signal-free corridor project highlighted plans for the construction of seven underpasses and one overhead bridge to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in the city.

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz spends precious moments with children at Masjid-e-Nabawi

The chief minister sought weekly progress reports on all major projects, including the Multan–Vehari Road, and emphasized that timely completion must be ensured under all circumstances.According to officials, a total of 2,143 road sector projects are currently underway across Punjab, with 258 in the completion phase. Of these, 133 projects fall under special initiatives of the chief minister, while 125 are part of other development schemes.

The first phase of the road rehabilitation programme includes 85 schemes, of which 38 have been completed and 47 are ongoing. In the second phase, 18 out of 41 schemes have been completed, while work continues on the remaining projects. The chief minister stated that more than 12,000 kilometres of roads have been constructed or repaired in Punjab, and special attention is being given to rural road networks for balanced regional development and improved access from farms to markets.